TEMPLE AND DUMP. ARCHITECTURE FOR LIFE - GRZEGORZ PIĄTEK

Discover a fascinating journey through the architecture of everyday life, where spaces that shape our lives are born alongside monumental works. Grzegorz Piątek, an award-winning author, invites you to reflect on how the buildings and places we live in affect our well-being and quality of life. This is a book that goes beyond the beaten path, combining essay, reportage and manifesto into one.

• Inspiring reading for architecture and urban planning enthusiasts
• Unique perspective on the spaces of everyday life
• Provokes thinking about the role of architecture in society
• A combination of essay, reportage and manifesto in one book
• By Grzegorz Piątek, a respected writer and publicist
• Ideal for architecture students, designers and anyone interested in the surrounding space

The history of architecture often focuses on masterpieces and prestigious buildings such as temples, residences or buildings of power. However, it is everyday places such as public toilets, nurseries, kindergartens, senior centers, transport hubs and social housing that have a real impact on our quality of life. Grzegorz Piątek takes us through these inconspicuous but necessary spaces, showing us the creators and investors who try to combine thrift and quality, beauty and utility, financial and physical accessibility.

The author appeals to replace disputes about good taste and wars about symbols with a deep reflection on whether architecture serves a good life or the opposite. This book is an invitation to a dialogue on how to design spaces that serve people and not just satisfy the ambitions of architects and investors. It is a manifesto for an architecture that is accessible, functional and aesthetic, and above all user-friendly.

Grzegorz Piątek, winner of numerous literary awards, including the Paszport Polityki and the Nike Czytelników, combines personal experiences with social analysis and reflection on the role of architecture in shaping our world in his book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how space affects our lives and how we can shape it to be better for all of us. This book is not only an analysis, but also an inspiration to act and change the reality around us.

Edition: Pages: 388, Format: 147x214 mm. Year: Year of publication: 2025, cover: paperback. Publisher: W.A.B. Number of pages: 388. Cover: paperback. Format: 147x214 mm.